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Federal Paraquat Ban Legislation Introduced

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Today, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Paraquat Prevention...see more Act, federal legislation aimed at banning the use of paraquat, a widely used pesticide linked in studies to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. The legislation represents an urgent step to protect farm workers, rural communities, […]

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APDA Applauds Seating of the National Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services  

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APDA Applauds Seating of the National Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services   APDA Advocates Secure Important Spots on Council with...see more Appointment of Cathi Ann Thomas, MS, RN, CNRN and David G. Standaert, MD, PhD                                           The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the appointment of members to the National Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services. Established under […]

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Presidential Budget Request Jeopardizes NIH Funding for PD Research 

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Presidential Budget Request Jeopardizes NIH Funding for Parkinson’s Research  President Trump’s FY 2027 (October 1, 2026-September 30, 2027) budget request, released on April...see more 3, includes a 20% cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The proposed cuts jeopardize efforts to increase NIH funding for Parkinson’s disease (PD) research. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), in unison with the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Parkinson’s Foundation, […]

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Japan Approves First Stem-Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

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A major milestone has been reached as Japan has approved the world’s first stem-cell-based therapy for Parkinson’s disease (PD)....see more The innovation was developed by Sumitomo Pharma in collaboration with Dr. Jun Takahashi at Kyoto University. This treatment represents a new approach that could potentially restore lost brain cells of PD. How it Works Dr. Takahashi […]

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Bipartisan HEALTHY BRAINS Act Introduced to Combat Rising Neurodegenerative Disease Crisis

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APDA’s Public Policy & Advocacy team was on hand yesterday as lawmakers unveiled the Harmonizing Environmental Analyses and Launching...see more Therapeutic Hubs to Yield Bolstered Research and Innovation in Neurological Science (HEALTHY BRAINS) Act (H.R. 7779.) Introduced by Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), the sweeping bipartisan initiative is aimed at strengthening federal […]

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Syngenta to Cease Paraquat Production, Fight for Full Ban Must Continue 

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Syngenta to Cease Paraquat Production, Fight for Full Ban Must Continue  In a significant development for the agricultural and public health...see more communities, Syngenta announced that in June 2026 it will stop producing paraquat, a widely used and highly toxic herbicide that has been linked in multiple scientific studies to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD).  Anne Hubbard, APDA’s Chief Public […]

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